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If you’re looking for a city that appeals to the outdoors person, has low crime rates, a moderate cost of living and a growing business climate, then Boise is the place for you. From skiing the Bogus Basin ski resort 25 minutes from downtown Boise to boating in the Lucky Peak reservoir, you’ll find something to entertain you and exhilarate you in this city.
Market Population and Market Size:
449,000 Adults 18+ and market size 119.
Major Industries:
Agriculture (farming & ranching) , Computer Technology & peripherals industries, Manufactured Housing Construction, Call Centers / Business Transactions Centers
Major Employers:
Micron Technology, Hewlett Packard, Albertson’s Corp. HDQ, J.R. Simplot Company, St. Lukes Regional Medical Center, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, DIRECTV, U.S. Bank, MPC Computers, Idaho Power, Fred Meyer, Boise Company (frmly: Boise/Cascade), Sears Boise Regional Credit Center, Wells Fargo.
Annual Events/ Festivals:
Western Idaho Fair – August
Snake River Stampede Rodeo – July
Nightfire Nationals Drag Races – August
Festival of the Trees – November (spon: by St. Alphonsus Regional Med. Center)
Socioeconomic Breakouts:
| Ethnicity: |
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| Caucasian |
90.0% |
| Spanish-Hispanic |
5.8% |
| Other Non-Caucasian |
2.0% |
| Asian / Pacific Island |
1.1% |
| Native American |
0.7% |
| African-American |
0.4% |
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| Age: |
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| Under 18 years |
27.9% |
| 18-34 years |
25.7% |
| 35-54 years |
27.8% |
| 55-74 years |
12.3% |
| 75+ |
4.7% | |
| Income: |
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| Median HH Income |
$38,576 |
| Per Capita |
$17,897 |
| Average HH |
$47,963 |
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| Education: |
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| College degree - 2 years |
10.2% |
| College degree - 4 years |
23.2% |
| Graduate degree |
10% | |
Colleges and Universities:
Boise State University, Albertson’s College of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, ITT Technical
Unique landmarks/tourist attractions/amusement parks/Locations of historical relevance:
Idaho State Capitol, Ballet Idaho, Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, The Basque Museum, Idaho Historical Museum, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Old Idaho Penitentiary, World Center for Birds of Prey, Zoo Boise.
Climate/weather data:
Boise plain elevation: 2,842 ft. , Average annual precipitation 12.1 inches, Average annual snow fall: 21.4 inches. High temps: January – 36.4, May – 71.0, July – 90.2, November – 48.7
Sponsorable Events:
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
